By JILL COLVIN and LINLEY SANDERS, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As armed National Guard troops patrol the nation’s capital as part of an unprecedented federal takeover of Washington’s police department, handling crime is now a relative strength for President … Continued
By RAJESH ROY, Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Steep U.S. tariffs on a range of Indian products took effect Wednesday, threatening a serious blow to India’s overseas trade in its largest export market. President Donald Trump had initially announced … Continued
I will leave it to historians to debate whether Israel is committing genocide in the Gaza Strip. But what is absolutely clear to me right now is that this Israeli government is committing suicide, homicide and fratricide. It is destroying … Continued
How on earth is it almost September? When I was a kid, summer seemed to last forever. I’d spend hours face down in a clover patch, happily imagining an entire world of tiny people living underneath a canopy of heart-shaped … Continued
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 27, the 239th day of 2025. There are 126 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 27, 2011, Hurricane Irene made landfall in the United States; the storm would be responsible for 49 … Continued
TORONTO — Mickey Gasper hit a game-tying home run in the ninth inning, Matt Wallner added a go-ahead homer and the Twins rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5 on Tuesday night. Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman came on … Continued